Risk factors for noninvasive ventilation failure in preterm infants at less than 30 weeks of gestation with respiratory distress syndrome.

This study aimed to identify risk factors for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) failure in <30 weeks' gestation preterm neonates and compare morbidity in patients with and without NIV failure. This study included preterm neonates <30 weeks' gestation who received NIV support for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Demographic and clinical characteristics were compared between infants with and without NIV failure within the first 72 hours after birth.

Global prevalence and contributing factors of transplant renal artery stenosis in renal transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) is a serious complication of renal transplantation, with its prevalence and associated factors remaining inconclusive. The aim of this study was to assess the global prevalence and risk factors associated with TRAS incidence in renal transplant recipients. We conducted a meta-analysis by collecting data on the prevalence and factors associated with TRAS from articles in Scopus, Embase, and PubMed.

AI-Based Analysis of Ziehl-Neelsen-Stained Sputum Smears for as a Screening Method for Active Tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is the primary cause of death due to infection in the world. Identification of in sputum is a diagnostic test, which can be used in screening programs-especially in countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis-to identify and treat those persons with the highest risk of disseminating the infection. We previously developed an algorithm which is able to automatically detect mycobacteria on tissue; in particular, our algorithm identified acid-fast bacilli on tissue with 100% specificity, 95.

Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Profile of Fatigue and Discomfort-Sicca Symptoms Inventory (Short Form) for Patients with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: Validity and Reliability Analysis of the Turkish Version.

Background: The study aimed to translate the Profile of Fatigue and Discomfort-Sicca Symptoms Inventory Short Form questionnaire into the Turkish language (PROFAD-SSI-SF-T) and to investigate its psychometric properties.

Methods: The study was completed by 104 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), and 83 patients filled out the scale a second time after 7 days for the retest measurement. The PROFAD-SSISF-T, Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy (Fatigue) (FACIT-F), EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI), European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), and Patient Global Assessment (PaGA) were applied to 104 patients with pSS for convergent validity.

Comparison of different techniques used for inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia regarding the pain caused in cooperative children.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the application of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anaesthesia in children with traditional plastic syringe (TPS) and computer-controlled injection device Dentapen using two different modes [continuous mode (DC) and ramp-up mode (DR)] in terms of pain.

Methods: This study included 96 children aged 7-12 who were determined to be positive (3) or definitely positive (4) according to the Frankl Behaviour Evaluation Scale and in need of treatment who had IANB anaesthesia indication in the right and left regions. Patients were divided into three groups and compared in terms of pain felt during IANB anaesthesia according to heart rate, oxygen saturation, Wong Baker Pain Rating Scale, Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability Pain Scale and patient preference distributions.